Health & Wellness Education Center

The mission of Health and Wellness Education (HWE) is to nurture the growth, development, and educational success of students through culturally responsive physical and mental health care, comprehensive case management, disease prevention, and educational opportunities. With an emphasis on health equity, improved academic outcomes, and key strategic partnerships, HWE supports families with age-appropriate trauma-informed care.

Save A Life Award

The Health and Wellness Department would like to recognize staff who have saved a life. If you would like to recognize one of our staff who has saved your life or your child's life, please share it with us! We would like to share these stories with our staff and the public.

Submit A Save A Life Award Here

Upcoming Events

Vaccine Clinics

LOCATION: Health & Wellness Education Center 331 N. 1st St. Yakima, WA 98901

Thursday, October 24: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sports Physicals

LOCATION: Health & Wellness Education Center 331 N. 1st St. Yakima, WA 98901

Pacific Northwest University medical students will be providing free sports physicals. No appointment is needed, but due to limited availability, walk-ins will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monday, October 28: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, November 16: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday, November 18: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

About "HWE"

Hi, I'm Howie!

Howie the Border Collie would like to welcome YSD families to the new Health and Wellness Education (HWE) Center! The center is located at 331 N. 1st Street in Yakima. The mission of HWE is to provide YSD families with health guidance and support needed for the educational success of students. Some of the resources HWE will offer include:

Physical and mental health care
Case management
Disease Prevention
Educational opportunities

Look for Howie and the kids to find health-related information throughout the school year!

Announcements

What To Do When You Are Sick With COVID-19 or Another Respiratory Virus

For guidance on what to do if you're sick with COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, including steps to prevent spread and specific recommendations for different settings, click here.

Fall Newsletter

To learn more about our upcoming vaccine clinics, sports physicals, and health and wellness tips click here.

Safety Study Hall

Explore important health and safety resources, including substance use prevention and safe storage tips, by visiting the new Safety Study Hall page.